Knights of
Columbus
Father Denisco Council No. 3862
Knight of the Year - 2014

"Honoring Gregory B. Findon"

Ruth Hutnik,
William J. Hutnik, Greg B. Findon, Rosanne Findon

William J.
Hutnik, Greg B. Findon, Rosanne Findon

The Findon
Family

The Fr.
DeNisco Council #3862 Knights of Columbus held their 60th Annual Dinner Dance on
Saturday, May 10, 2014. During the dinner dance, the Knight of the Year award
was presented by the immediate past Knight of the Year, William J. Hutnik, to the
2014 Knight of the Year, Gregory B. Findon.

Greg was
born on December 1, 1947 to Brent and Amelia Findon. His family was large, four
brothers, Geoff who is deceased, Gary, George, Guy and four sisters, Susie,
Judy, Cindy, and Beth. He spent his entire life in Wind Gap and graduated from
Pen Argyl High School in 1965. He worked as a steamfitter for many years, and
eventually became a project manager at H. T Lyons Inc. from which he retired in
2005. His colleagues at HT Lyons called him the “go-to” guy because he had, and
still has the reputation of being the one to get things done. Greg began a
consulting business in 2010 and has continued to offer his expertise for his
former company.

Greg was baptized in Zion
Presbyterian Church when he was younger, but eventually converted to
Catholicism. He went to Father Jim Prior for his religious instruction and was
fortunate enough to complete his journey to Catholicism using the Father Jim
Prior Speedy six-week program. But Greg truly loved learning about our faith and
he has become a faithful believer.

Greg and Rosanne received
the sacrament of Matrimony in 2007 and now share a deep spiritual bond. Greg
brags that he has only missed Mass about three times…. Even when he and Rosanne
travel, they always attend Mass. Greg and Rosanne have been married for 32 years
and they have a blended family of four children, Kurt, married to Carolanne
Findon, Kyle Findon, David Jackson, and Jennifer Devine, married to Tom Devine.
But to Greg, there is no such thing as a stepchild or step grandchild or step
in-law. He loves everyone in the same way. He is the glue that holds the family
together and he is always available when the family or friends need him.

Of course, the brightest
part of his life are his grandchildren, Kane and Kira Findon, and Tommy, David,
and Josie Devine. He loves attending their sporting events, concerts, and school
activities. Nothing is impossible for Pop Pop , as he is affectionately called.
His favorite anecdote tells about the time that he and Rosanne installed a
swimming pool about 12 years ago. His daughter Jennifer asked why they never had
a pool when they were growing up. Greg’s response was…”If I could have had
grandchildren first, I would have.”

His father-in-law Vincent
Caiazzo passed away on March 15, 2009, the same day Greg was going to receive
his third degree. His family encouraged him to receive his degree because that
is what his father-in-law would have wanted. He was especially proud of Greg
when he became a Knight. Greg loves being a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and
is truly dedicated to the organization.

Greg is a faithful servant
of God, a blessing to his family, a well-respected gentleman, a true friend to
so many, and the love of Rosanne’s life.